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The Tesla Semi Is Finally Going Into Mass Production

Unveiled in 2017, the Class 8 electric big rig took its sweet time to get to this point.

Apr 30 -

A Defunct EV Startup’s Assets Are Up For Grabs, Including 20 Electric Trucks

Bollinger Motors went belly up last year, and its inventory is being auctioned off, potentially at great prices.

Apr 28 -

The Humble Hauler Is A Cab-Less Autonomous Truck With 200 Miles Of Range

Humble Robotics built its first prototype in just under six months, and it’s now eyeing the $900 billion truck-based freight industry.

Apr 22 -

Volvo’s Flagship EV Truck Now Has Over 400 Miles Of Range

A compact rear electric axle makes room for more batteries, upping the range figure.

Apr 15 -

Don’t Call It A Tesla Semi: China’s Windrose Delivers First EV Truck In The U.S.

The Global E700 electric truck can use two CCS chargers at once to top up its 705-kilowatt-hour LFP battery.

Apr 9 -

Toyota’s Hydrogen Dream Is Far From Over

The Mirai is not exactly a best-seller, but Toyota believes there’s still a place for hydrogen–just not in cars.

Apr 1 -

The New Ford Transit City Is A High-Tech Electric Van With Chinese Roots

Ford’s latest electric van looks modern, gets LFP batteries, and is designed for urban environments. Just don't expect a U.S. version.

Mar 26 -

The Tesla Semi Might Get Automated And Wireless Charging

Two company executives told Jay Leno that the Semi could just drive over a pad to initiate a charging session in the future.

Mar 24 -

Rivian’s Electric Van Is Finally Getting Big Updates

The California EV startup wants to give its electric van more power and range.

Feb 16 -

Amazon’s Rivian Electric Van Fleet Jumped 50% In 2025

The California-based EV startup has to deliver 100,000 electric vans to the American e-commerce giant by 2030.

Feb 16 -

Aurora’s Driverless Trucks Can Now Run Longer Than Humans Drivers Are Legally Allowed

The startup’s latest update will enable its driverless trucks to cover 1,000 miles without stopping for mandatory rest breaks.

Feb 12 -

Mercedes-Benz Is Putting This Hydrogen Electric Semi Truck Into Production

The NextGenH2 Truck is like an EREV with a hydrogen fuel cell that acts as a generator–minus the charging port.

Jan 27 -

The Ford E-Transit Van Is On Its Last Legs

The electric van’s replacement will still have a battery, but not one that will power it over significant distances.

Dec 17 2025 -

Peterbilt’s New Electric Medium Truck Lineup Proves It’s Serious About EVs

The American truck maker revealed three all-new medium-duty electric trucks powered by LFP batteries.

Dec 10 2025 -

Ford Trucks’ First Electric Big Rig Has Up To 186 Miles Of Range

The new F-Line E can be fitted with up to four battery packs totaling 314 kWh of usable energy.

Nov 24 2025 -

The 2026 Ford E-Transit Gets A Few Improvements And A Price Bump

Not much has changed on the outside, but the electric Transit van is now a little more modern inside. It’s also more expensive.

Nov 20 2025 -

Mercedes Crashed An Electric Truck On Purpose. Here’s What Happened To The Battery

The company simulated a car hitting the side of an eActros 600 truck cab, which has a huge, 621 kWh battery.

Nov 5 2025 -

GM’s BrightDrop Van Is In The Race To Become An Amazon Delivery Vehicle

The American e-commerce giant has been quietly testing General Motors’ troubled electric van.

Sep 15 2025 -

Nikola’s Orphaned Trucks Will Live On In California

Nikola’s remaining hydrogen trucks were scooped up at auction by a company that offers trucking-as-a-service solutions.

Aug 20 2025 -

Kia's PV5 Electric Van Is A Volkswagen ID. Buzz-Beating Deal

Kia's latest "Platform Beyond Vehicle" brings range, next-generation software and a compelling price tag.

Jun 12 2025 -

The Marine Corps Is Replacing 20-Year-Old Trucks With Silent Hybrids

Two companies are in the running to replace the aging Oshkosh MTVRs that went into service in 2001: Mack and ND Defense.

Jun 4 2025 -

Fiat’s New EV Might Be The Cutest Pickup In The World

The Tris doesn’t need a conventional EV charger–it can just be plugged into a 220V outlet.

May 22 2025 -

As Tesla Semi Struggles, Volvo Just Sold Its 5,000th Electric Truck

Volvos are chugging down the highway while Tesla is still trying to figure out how to mass-produce the Semi.

May 5 2025 -

Mack Trucks Is Coming After The Tesla Semi

The electric Class 8 rig will be powered by American-made Proterra batteries.

May 5 2025 -

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